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by
Raymonde Carroll (Author),
Carol Volk (Translator)

An engaging, insightful account of all the ways that we misunderstand each other, and how unsuspected elements of culture and language play their parts

Raymonde Carroll presents an intriguing and thoughtful analysis of the many ways French and Americans–and indeed any members of different cultures–can misinterpret each other, even when ostensibly speaking the same misunderstandings, Carroll points out, can arise even where we least expect them–in our closest relationships. The revealing vignettes that Carroll relates, and her perceptive comments, bring to light some fundamental differences in French and American presuppositions about love, friendship, and raising children, as well as such everyday activities as using the telephone or asking for information.

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Raymonde Carroll presents an intriguing and thoughtful analysis of the many ways French and Americans–and indeed any members of different cultures–can misinterpret each other, even when ostensibly speaking the same language. Cultural misunderstandings, Carroll points out, can arise even where we least expect them–in our closest relationships. The revealing vignettes that Carroll relates, and her perceptive comments, bring to light some fundamental differences in French and American presuppositions about love, friendship, and raising children, as well as such everyday activities as using the telephone or asking for information.

Number of Pages: 162Dimensions: 0.69 x 8.3 x 5.52 INPublication Date: June 15, 1990